Assistant Sushi Chef

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

JOB SUMMARY

As an Assistant Sushi Chef, you support the head Sushi Chef in preparing high-quality sushi dishes, ensuring freshness, consistency, and proper food handling. You assist in overseeing production, training new sushi partners, and maintaining an organized, sanitary workspace. This role plays a key part in the success of Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain by upholding exceptional food quality, enhancing the guest experience, and fostering a collaborative and motivated culinary team.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Note: the following duties and responsibilities are not all-inclusive.

• Oversee daily operations of the sushi menu, including ordering, storage, and handling of food products.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and usage of kitchen equipment.
• Select, train, and supervise kitchen staff in preparing menu items.
• Ensure receiving, storage, and rotation of food products complies with Health Department regulations.
• Adhere to cost and quality control procedures.
• Supervise the daily cleaning of walk-ins and reach-ins for safety.
• Report equipment requiring repair to the Chef and engineering.
• Assist with special events, including VIP parties and staff meetings.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by promoting good relationships with guests, vendors, co-workers, and management.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in line with organizational policies and law.
• Ensure stations are properly staffed while controlling payroll costs.
• Foster high employee morale through training and motivation.
• Cultivate strong relationships with service staff to enhance teamwork.
• Ensure employees uphold high standards of dress, hygiene, and equipment care.
• Conduct performance appraisals and provide coaching for continued staff development.
• Perform additional duties as requested by the Executive Chef.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he/she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Proven 2 years of work experience in a sushi restaurant or Japanese cuisine setting
• Knowledge of traditional & Modern Japanese cuisine and sushi rolling techniques
• Requires extending arms, bending and stooping to reach materials.
• Ability to work on slippery surfaces, and work well under pressure.
• Required to stand for long periods of time in one area near hot equipment (ovens, burners, etc.).
• Ability to lift 100 lbs. and carry 50 lbs.
• Thorough knowledge of food products, standard recipes and proper preparation.
• Must be experienced in the operation of all commercial kitchen equipment.
• Must work well with all other departments.
• Ability to maintain a pleasant disposition and function efficiently in high stress work environment. Solid interpersonal, organizational, and multi-tasking skills. Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to listen effectively, to speak and write English clearly.
• Good communication skills; able to manage and motivate people.
• Promote excellent guest relations while living the Sanctuary Commitments.
• Maintain a high level of work quality and quantity per resort standards.
• At all times maintain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and a positive attitude.
• Must have and maintain a valid food handler license

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent.

Prefer Culinary Degree.

Current Food Handler’s Card.

Related Work Experience

Previous experience in a sushi restaurant or Japanese cuisine setting preferred.
Strong knowledge of sushi-making techniques, including preparation of sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and specialty rolls.
Experience with hospitality and customer service required.